The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in the West

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in the West that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in the West.


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Azusa Pacific University
A
Azusa, CA
 

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 7,169enrollment
  • $26,666net price
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Northern Colorado
N
Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 9,380enrollment
  • $18,310net price
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Sonoma State University
S
Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,637enrollment
  • $15,507net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Utah Valley University
U
Orem, UT

Utah Valley University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 43,099enrollment
  • $9,346net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Western Washington University
W
Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 14,747enrollment
  • $21,105net price
  • 1130-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
C
Colorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 11,431enrollment
  • $16,990net price
  • 1015-1215SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

California State University Northridge
C
Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,579enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

University of California Merced
C
Merced, CA

University of California Merced

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 9,103enrollment
  • $13,549net price
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

University of the Pacific
T
Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,277enrollment
  • $28,164net price
  • 1120-1423SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

California State University San Marcos
C
San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,109enrollment
  • $10,463net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Colorado Denver
C
Denver, CO

University of Colorado Denver

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 23,744enrollment
  • $16,079net price
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Humboldt State University
H
Arcata, CA

Humboldt State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,025enrollment
  • $14,325net price
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 30

Brigham Young University Idaho
B
Rexburg, ID

Brigham Young University Idaho

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Idaho

  • 43,023enrollment
  • $7,899net price
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Seattle University
S
Seattle, WA

Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in Washington

  • 7,121enrollment
  • $35,412net price
  • 1150-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Portland
P
Portland, OR

University of Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,793enrollment
  • $33,717net price
  • 1228-1410SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

California Baptist University
C
Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#31 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 11,495enrollment
  • $27,304net price
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Point Loma Nazarene University
P
San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 4,319enrollment
  • $34,933net price
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

University of Wyoming
W
Laramie, WY

University of Wyoming

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Wyoming

  • 11,100enrollment
  • $12,819net price
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10